Psychiatric Medication Consultation
| Location: | Iowa |
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| Posted: | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Due: | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Agency: | State Government of Iowa |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
| Category: |
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| Solicitation No: | SOPSCCU27002 |
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Bid Information
Bid Number
SOPSCCU27002
Solicitation
Psychiatric Medication Consultation
Solicitation Type
Request for Proposals
County
Cherokee
Description
Description
The purpose of this RFP is to solicit proposals that will enable the Department of Health and Human Services (Agency) to select the most qualified Contractor to provide psychiatric medication consultation services.
Agency Information
Number
401
Name
Department of Health and Human Services
Address 1
1251 WEST CEDAR LOOP
Address 2
City/State/Zip
CHEROKEE, IA 51012
Contact Information
Contact Name
Katelyn Meyers
Contact Title
Procurement Specialist 2
Contact Email
Contact Phone Number
(712) 225-6950
Contact Phone Extension
Contact Other Number
Contact Fax Number
Valid Dates
From
2/26/2026 8:30:00 AM
Until
4/7/2026 2:00:00 PM
Documents/Attachments
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Psychiatric Medication Consultation
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)
Psychiatric Medication Consultation
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Katelyn Meyers
1251 West Cedar Loop
Cherokee, IA 51012
Phone: 712-225-6950
katelyn.meyers@hhs.iowa.gov
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RFP Purpose.
The purpose of this RFP is to solicit proposals that will enable the Department of Health and Human
Services (Agency) to select the most qualified Contractor to provide psychiatric medication consultation
services.
Duration of Contract.
The Agency anticipates executing a contract that will have an initial 1-year contract term with the ability
to extend the contract for 5 additional 1-year terms. The Agency will have the sole discretion to extend
the contract.
Bidder Eligibility Requirements.
The Agency will only consider proposals for contract award from Bidders that hold a PhD or PsyD in
Psychology. Preferred qualifications include knowledge or experience with civil commitment programs
and experience in the treatment of sexually violent predators.
Procurement Timetable
There are no exceptions to any deadlines for the Bidder; however, the Agency reserves the right to
change the dates. Times provided are in Central Time.
Event
Agency Issues RFP Notice to Targeted Small Business Website (48
hours):
Agency Issues RFP to Bid Opportunities Website
Bidder Letter of Intent to Bid Due By
Bidder Written Questions Due By
Agency Responses to Questions Issued By
Bidder Proposals and any Amendments to Proposals Due By
Agency Announces Apparent Successful Bidder/Notice of Intent to
Award
Contract Negotiations and Execution of the Contract Completed
Date
February 24, 2026
February 26, 2026
March 10, 2026
2:00 p.m.
March 17, 2026
2:00 p.m.
March 24, 2026
April 7, 2026
2:00 p.m.
April 21, 2026
June 30, 2026
Anticipated Start Date for the Provision of Services
July 1, 2026
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Section 1 Background and Scope of Work
1.1 Background.
The Civil Commitment Unit for Sexual Offenders (CCUSO) program was created by the 1998 Sexually
Violent Predators Act of Iowa to provide secure, inpatient treatment for sexual offenders who are
believed to be a high risk for sexually re-offending. Inpatient treatment is indefinite, with length of
treatment dependent upon the time required for each individual to complete the criteria for
advancement through the five (5) treatment phases.
The CCUSO program provides a secure, long-term, and highly structured setting to treat sexually
violent predators (SVP) who have served their prison terms, but who, in a separate civil trial, have been
found likely to commit further violent sexual offenses. Each patient receives an annual evaluation
completed and submitted to the court; each patient receives an individual Master Treatment Plan that is
updated annually, as well as, Action Plans, which are completed every 90 days to assess treatment
progress.
The CCUSO program currently serves approximately 200 patients, of which 90% are inpatient. The
Agency anticipates that the need for these services will be infrequent, typically occurring only a handful
of times per year. However, the Agency reserves the right to request services more frequently should
demand increase due to population growth or other factors.
In recent years, the Agency has utilized a contracted physician to consult on an average of fifteen
cases per year.
1.2 RFP General Definitions.
When appearing as capitalized terms in this RFP, including attachments, the following quoted terms
(and the plural thereof, when appropriate) have the meanings set forth in this section.
“Agency” means the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services.
“Bid Proposal” or “Proposal” means the Bidder’s proposal submitted in response to the RFP.
“Bidder” means the entity that submits a Bid Proposal in response to this RFP.
“Contractor” means the Bidder who enters into a Contract as a result of this Solicitation.
“Deliverables” means all of the services, goods, products, work, work product, data (including data
collected on behalf of the Agency), items, materials and property to be created, developed, produced,
delivered, performed, or provided by or on behalf of, or made available through, the Contractor (or any
agent, contractor or subcontractor of the Contractor) in connection with any contract resulting from this
RFP.
“Invoice” means a Contractor’s claim for payment. At the Agency’s discretion, claims may be
submitted on an original invoice from the Contractor or may be submitted on a claim form accepted by
the Agency, such as a General Accounting Expenditure (GAX) form.
1.3 Scope of Work.
1.3.1 Deliverables.
The Agency anticipates that services will be conducted virtually. The Bidder shall outline an approach
for achieving the identified Deliverables that incorporates the use of Agency approved virtual meeting
platforms with video capability. Contracted staff are expected to participate with video enabled when
applicable. Furthermore, the Bidder’s proposed approach must specifically address the treatment of
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sexually violent predators, civil commitment treatment and management, and the provision of treatment
for individuals diagnosed with Gender Dysphoria.
1.3.1.1 Psychiatric Consultation.
1. The Contractor shall provide consultation services to the Agency regarding psychiatric care as
needed. This includes, but is not limited to:
a. Medication management to ensure safe and effective treatment.
b. Developing individualized treatment plans for patients identified as high-risk due to
sexual preoccupation.
c. Applying clinical experience and knowledge in working with individuals diagnosed with
Gender Dysphoria to support appropriate and evidence-based care strategies.
d. Applying clinical experience and knowledge to guidance and prescribing anti-androgen
medications as part of treatment planning when clinically indicated.
2. The Contractor shall provide appropriate documentation of all patient care, including
assessment and evaluation, care plans, medical orders, diagnostic testing, laboratory
interpretation, and all other services, within seven (7) calendar days of work performed.
1.3.1.2 Care Plan Development.
The Contractor shall assist in developing care plans addressing psychiatric needs for the targeted
patient population as requested by the Agency.
1.3.1.3 Responsiveness.
The Contractor shall respond to all Agency communications, including phone calls and emails, within
48 hours of receipt. A response is defined as acknowledgement of the communication and initiation of
appropriate action or scheduling of services as necessary.
1.3.1.4 Licensing and Agency Compliance.
The Contractor shall:
1. Maintain licensure in the State of Iowa for the duration of any contract awarded, including all
extensions.
2. Provide copies of professional license(s) and any supporting and relevant documents requested
by the Agency.
3. Ensure that any personnel performing services under any contract awarded will remain in
compliance with the standard confidentiality requirements as well as Agency policies and
procedures, including any training deemed relevant to the Contractor by the Agency.
4. Identify one qualified individual who will fulfill all duties described herein to ensure continuity of
care and consistency in service delivery and approach. The Contractor may propose a backup
provider to ensure coverage in the event of an emergency or unforeseen absence; however, the
backup provider shall only serve in a temporary capacity and shall not share or rotate duties
with the primary provider.
1.3.2 Performance Measures.
The Contractor shall meet or exceed the following performance measures:
1. Maintain licensure Licensing and Agency Compliance standards indicated in Section 1.3.1.3 at
a rate of 100%.
2. The Contractor will respond to all Agency communications within 48 hours at a rate of at least
90%.
3. Provide complete documentation of all patient care within seven (7) calendar days of service at
a rate of at least 90%.
1.3.3 Agency Responsibilities.
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The Agency shall provide the Contractor with a secured laptop computer, login credentials, and access
to all applications necessary to perform the services outlined in this RFP. The Contractor shall use the
provided equipment solely for the purpose of fulfilling contractual obligations. Upon conclusion of
services, the Contractor shall return the laptop computer and any other Agency-issued equipment in
good working condition.
1.3.4 Contract Payment Methodology.
The Contractor will be paid for services provided that meet requirements as set forth in Scope of Work
at an hourly rate. This hourly rate will be inclusive of all fees for completing work, as assigned. If a
corrective action plan is in place, a 10% deduction will be applied to invoices until resolved.
Section 2 Basic Information About the RFP Process
2.1 Issuing Officer.
The Issuing Officer is the sole point of contact regarding the RFP from the date of issuance until
selection of the successful Bidder. The Issuing Officer for this RFP is:
Katelyn Meyers
1251 West Cedar Loop
Cherokee, IA 51012
Phone: 712-225-6950
katelyn.meyers@hhs.iowa.gov
2.2 Restriction on Bidder Communication.
From the issue date of this RFP until announcement of the successful Bidder, the Issuing Officer is the
point of contact regarding the RFP. There may be no communication regarding this RFP with any State
employee other than the Issuing Officer, except at the direction of the Issuing Officer or as otherwise
noted in the RFP. This section shall not be construed as restricting communications related to the
administration of any contract currently in effect between a Contractor and the Agency.
The Issuing Officer will respond only to questions regarding the procurement process. Questions
pertaining to the interpretation of this RFP may be submitted in accordance with the Questions,
Requests for Clarification, and Suggested Changes section of this RFP.
2.3 Downloading the RFP from the Internet.
The RFP and any related documents such as amendments or attachments (collectively the “RFP”), and
responses to questions will be posted at the State of Iowa’s website for bid opportunities:
http://bidopportunities.iowa.gov/. Check this website periodically for any amendments to this RFP. The
posted version of the RFP is the official version. The Agency will only be bound by the official version
of the RFP document(s). Bidders should ensure that any downloaded documents are in fact the most
up to date and are unchanged from the official version.
2.4 Reserved. (Online Resources)
2.5 Intent to Bid.
The Agency requests that Bidders provide their intent to bid by email to the Issuing Officer by the date
and time in the Procurement Timetable. The Bidder may wish to request confirmation of receipt of the
email from the Issuing Officer to ensure delivery. Do not submit letters of intent by mail, shipping
service, or hand delivery. The intent to bid should include the Bidder's name, contact person, mailing
address, email address, telephone number, and a statement of intent to submit a bid in response to this
RFP. Though it is not mandatory that the Agency receive an intent to bid, the Agency will only respond
to questions about the RFP that have been submitted by Bidders who have expressed their intent to
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